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Wenlun88 Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

Makes him do or makes him does ??

Hi there.. There is a confusion I have here..

Which one is the correct one? :-

1) He makes him do that

OR

2) He makes him does that

I think the 1st one is correct but I'm not sure why .. Someone please enlightens me ..
  

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Wenlun88 I think the 1st one is correct That's correct. 'make' is a catenative verb that takes an object and a bare infinitive. make them read the book.

— CalifJim

  • Wenlun88 I think the 1st one is correct That's correct.
  • 'make' is a catenative verb that takes an object and a bare infinitive.
  • make them read the book.
  • made the children stand and sing.
  • makes us write an essay.
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Wenlun88I think the 1st one is correct
That's correct. 'make' is a catenative verb that takes an object and a bare infinitive.

... make them read the book.
... made the children stand and sing.
... makes us write an essay.

CJ
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Thx a lot.. That is very useful Emotion: smile
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